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Round The Track

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop problem solving skills while learning to measure an athletic track. The focus upon logic and reasoning is helpful for all types of science and math calculations.
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Similar Polygons Homework

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry instructional activity, students solve problems using the similarity and congruent theorem. They find the vertices and different parts of polygons using theorems. There are 18 questions.
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In Country: An Integrated Look at the Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore aspects of the Vietnam War and how it relates to the heritage of America. In an attempt to understand the level of involvement, students analyze statistics from the Vietnam war. Young scholars watch a video, read a...
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Cause and effect Relationship

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine folk’s tales for Cause and Effect. In this literature lesson, students read "The Origin of Fire" and "The Origin of Medicine” and look for cause and effect. They use a TI Navigator to write down their findings.
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Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore the concept of perimeter. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss how to find perimeter of various shapes. Students use the Perimeter Explorer applet to find the perimeter of various shapes.
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Similar Triangles - Applied Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
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Ratio

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the ratio and apply it to construction. In this geometry instructional activity, students convert between different units and use decimals and fractions interchangeable. They find the fraction of a given amount...
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Wildlife Sampling-Capture-Recapture

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders simulate the capture-recapture method of population sampling using beans. In this biology instructional activity, 7th graders calculate the total population of beans in the bowl. They assess whether this method is...
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Playing with Money (From the New Zealand Point of View)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the exchange rates for five countries. They identify the units of currency of a number of countries. Students convert money amounts accurately from New Zealand dollars to another currency. They graph currency...
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Playing with Money (From the Other Point of View)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore exchange rates. They identify the units of currency of a number of countries. Students convert money amounts accurately. They graph currency fluctuations and interpret graphs.
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Similar Figures

For Students 7th - 9th
In this similar figures worksheet, students identify corresponding sides and corresponding angles of given polygons.  They identify similar figures.  This three-page worksheet contains 18 problems.
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Discovering New Mexico

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss the elements of maps and using basic linear measurement. They calculate the distance between the cities and create a simulated journey around New Mexico using a road map. They write out the directions for their...
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Math and Measurement

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students use the correct tool to measure distances. In this geometry lesson, students use an odometer and ruler correctly as they study maps. They describe how far way something is.
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Chemical Leavening Agents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine chemical leavening agents in dough and batters.
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Portrait and Figure Drawing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the self-portraits and figure drawings of famous artists such as Käthe Kollowitz, Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt and others following their own attempts to create their expressive original drawings.
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An Application of Congruence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils solve triangles using the properties if congruency. In this geometry lesson, students apply congruent and similar figures to solve real world and math problems. They show they are able to follow instructions.
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African-American Inventors

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students conduct research on a variety of African-American inventors. They choose an invention that they feel has had the greatest impact on the world today and write a short summary of the invention, its impact and the inventor's...
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How do we measure global earthquakes?

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars examine three seismograms of a recent South American earthquake recorded by USGS stations. They measure the S-P distance and use a P and S wave travel-time graph to find the epicenter distance for each seismogram. In...
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Big Hat People

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars investigate visual arts by reading a children's book in class. In this collage lesson, students read the book by Keith Haring titled Big and discuss the themes and settings. Young scholars discuss how adjectives are used...
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Mathematics In You

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students construct ratios using the hand as data. They use examples of cortical and trabecular bone found in the long bones to measure circumference, diameter, length, and weight of long bones. They perform computations using growth...
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Exploring the Elements of a Japanese Garden Through the Book Arts

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students create book arts based on a visit to the Botanical Garden. They choose their own images to put into their book and answer discussion questions.
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The Greatest Survival Story of All Time

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners use the Internet to read about an explorer's survival in the Antarctic. They try to find a better route for him to have taken.
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Leonardo Lives

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the concepts of force and motion. They describe how motion is created by force. Also students define a simple machine and the factors of application to creating force or motion. They analyze the plans of Leonardo De...
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As the Bird Flies

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the properties of lines and congruent triangle theorems as well as apply geometric properties and relationships to real-world mathematical problems. Given two different scenarios, they examine maps that have been...

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